Turkish Eggplant With Ground Beef Recipe

I had super ripe heirloom tomatoes that needed to be used last night. Also had extra ground beef and eggplant. This recipe was simple and perfect for using all those things up! The aroma of the spices is amazing as it simmers away.
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How to make it

Saute onions in about 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add beef and seasonings to taste, mix well and saute until it turns light brown. Add garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes until tomatoes begin to break down. Reduce heat to simmer.

In meantime, preheat oven to 500 degrees. Bake eggplant slices that have been tossed in a little olive oil, garlic and sprinkled with salt on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10-12 minutes, or until they are almost soft. Add the eggplant to the beef mixture, lightly toss. Cover and cook on low heat another 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Add fresh herbs at the end and serve with rice.